Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, ETA:SIGISMV, I:151. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, LITVANI, .:., 1517–1519. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_124

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Eta Sigismv I 151 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvani . 1517–1519 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania single round metallic object worn silver-gray surface fills frame showing embossed central design figure horseback surrounded beaded circular border decorative raised elements coin edge irregular slightly darker places visible scratches small dents colors visible silver-gray subtle darker gray patina tiny spots brownish discoloration.